Letter-Writing Circle

Welcome to Your Letter-Writing Circle

This gathering is for all the unsent notes and unspoken thank-yous. You’ll create a quiet pocket of time where everyone can finally sit down and put words on paper.

Before You Begin

• Best for 3–10 people
• Works well around a large table or on the floor with a low table
• Let guests know they don’t need perfect words—just a willingness to show up

Flow of the Gathering

1. Set Up the Table (10–15 minutes)

• Lay out stationery, pens, and decorative supplies in the center
• Create small “writing nests” with cushions or chairs
• Place stamps in a visible spot so people know letters can be mailed

2. Warm-Up & Prompts (10–15 minutes)

• Offer a few prompts:
  • “Write to someone you miss.”
  • “Write to your future self.”
  • “Write a thank-you that never got sent.”
• Give everyone a few minutes to choose who they’ll write to

3. Writing Time (40–60 minutes)

• Invite quiet; light background music is optional
• People can write one long letter or several short ones
• Remind everyone there’s no obligation to share what they write

4. Closing (10–15 minutes)

• Offer the chance to share how the process felt (not the content)
• Collect stamped letters to mail, or invite people to mail them themselves
• Encourage people to take extra stationery for future letters

Variations & Ideas

• Gratitude edition: Focus on thank-you letters only.
• Future-dated mailing: Collect letters and mail them in 3 or 6 months.
• Family version: Adapt for kids with simpler prompts and colorful supplies.